Porter Texas (Image from HAR)
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• List of Master Planned Communities in Porter, TX
• List of Gated Communities in Porter, TX
• List of 55+ Communities in Porter, TX
• List of New Home Communities in Porter, TX
• List of Neighborhood Videos in Porter, TX
• List of Public Schools in Porter, TX
• Living in Porter, TX — What I LOVE and What I HATE
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PORTER, TX
Porter is a community in Montgomery County in southeastern Texas, which is not yet legally part of the county. Its population count in 2010 was 25,769. Porter Texas is located in the northern area of Kingwood in Houston.
The first few settlers in the area included James Porter. He operated a sawmill way back then. When the town post office was opened to the public in 1892, the name “Porters” was used as an alternative, “Porter’s Mill.” Then in 1953, it was permanently called Porter, dropping the “s.”
Transportation in Porter Texas includes Interstate 69, along with U.S. Highway 59. These all connect Porter to the metropolitan, Houston. The State Highway 99 (Grand Parkway) also travels through Porter Texas. The Farm to Market Road 1314 starts in Porter and ends in Conroe.
Amenities in Porter, TX
When in Porter Texas, you can stay in hotels like Porter Executive Inn & Suites, Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Porter North Houston, or in a smaller motel such as Crystal Inn.
Main attractions include Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, which is a waterpark with a lazy river, slides, etc. for different age groups. The Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is a children’s amusement center having a large indoor trampoline great for open jumping, parties, and fitness classes. Another aquatic center is Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures, which has colorful slides and splash pads. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center features a large tract for play and a network of trails. Visit Old MacDonald’s Farm Porter Texas especially if you have youngsters. They will enjoy a petting zoo, pumpkin catch, mini train, and pool. For nature view, Lake Houston Wilderness Park offers a vast forest area great for camping, kayaking, and trails.
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (Image from Six Flags)
Restaurants in Porter, TX
Some of the best places to eat in Porter Texas include the famous buffet restaurant, Supreme Hibachi & Sushi Buffet. IHOP Porter Texas is a well-known chain, which serves a variety of pancakes and other American dishes. Freddy’s Taco Shack and La Casita Mexican Restaurant are also must-visit spots if you are into Mexican cuisine. Pete’s Burger Place is a family-owned, classic American joint offering burgers, BLTs, and chicken fried steak. Hofbrau Steaks are famously known as a classic Porter Texas steakhouse.
Other food restos are Chicken Headz, Herbeato’s Porter Texas, 777 Hunan Cuisine, etc.
Images from Hofbrau
Entertainment in Porter, TX
Havana House Sports Bar lets you enjoy watching live sports, music, food, drinks, etc. Cat 5 Hurricane Daiquiri Bar offers daiquiris, margaritas, Michelada’s, and beer; these items can be via drive-thru ordering, too.
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu New Caney Texas is a sports gym for those keen on learning self-defense, striking, Ju-Jitsu, or any other strength training. The Hangout Teen Club is a youth center safe for teenagers to enjoy as a group through playing chess, ping pong, and any other stress-free games.
One can also try Nowhere Lounge Bar, Level Up Parties, The 59 Hangout, Back Pew Brewing Company, Zach Spruill Entertainment, etc. Porter Texas has a lot to offer as well as its nearby areas.
Hangout Teen Club (Image from The Hangout )
Schools in Porter, TX
Porter Texas is zoned to the New Caney Independent School District (ISD) since 1965. New Caney ISD is based in New Caney, southeastern of Montgomery County and just north of Porter. Students here attend Porter Texas Elementary, Valley Ranch Elementary, Bens Branch Elementary, Sorters Mill Elementary, Kings Manor Elementary, and Crippen Elementary. For the intermediate level, Pine Valley Middle School, White Oak Middle School, Woodridge Forest Middle School, and Keefer Crossing Middle School. Next level students go to Porter High School, Infinity Early College High School, and New Caney High School.
Porter High School (Image from KW Texas)
Some Custom Home Builders in Porter, TX
1. Blue Collar Construction LLC
2. Sainz 3 Home Builders
3. Roca Builders Inc.
4. KB Home Brookwood Forest Springs
5. General Construction, LLC
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